Each of the three categories, Platinum, Gold, and Silver, will require a different amount of permanent applicants’ savings PETALING JAYA (June 23): In the latest development involving the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H), the government will “set the requirements” to divide the programme into three categories.
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Lee and Koh said Malaysia’s travel balance improved to -0.
“The government’s intent to review the requirements as well as facilitate and expedite the processing of MM2H applications via a one-stop centre is definitely a step in the right direction,” said Datuk NK Tong, president of Rehda.
The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) said the decision to review the strict conditions introduced in 2021 was reached following a meeting between its minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, and Home Ministry secretary-general Datuk Ruji Ubi.
The groups believe the proposed luxury tax is a "lose-lose proposition" where the country will "lose foreign tourist arrivals and lose Malaysians from buying locally, coupled with the loss of foreign exchange".
Matta president Datuk Tan Kok Liang: Since the re-opening of our borders in early 2022, our country has been making steady, positive progress towards recovery and any knee-jerk reaction to re-introduce restrictions without proper planning risks undoing all that we have achieved.
"Among the steps that need to be taken is to immediately reintroduce a strict standard operating procedure as a preparedness measure in addition to ensure that Malaysia becomes a destination of choice for foreign tourists to visit.
"This latest edition of the Matta Fair will not only be bigger, it will be more exciting for travel enthusiasts and bargain hunters alike.
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 2): Local tour and travel agents expect domestic tourism in Malaysia to rebound faster than earlier anticipated as more people become confident to travel, with 95% of Malaysia's adult population fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as of Oct 19 and as new cases continue to fall.
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